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J Environ Manage ; 310: 114805, 2022 May 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35240565

RESUMO

The present study analyzed the performance of photochemical and electrochemical techniques in the degradation and mineralization of the pesticide carbendazim (CBZ). Direct photolysis (DP), heterogeneous photocatalysis (HP), photoelectrocatalysis (PEC), and electrochemical oxidation (EO) were tested, and the influence of UV radiation, current density (j), and supporting electrolyte concentration were evaluated. The results suggest that CBZ is only degraded by DP when UV-C254nm is used. For HP, the CBZ degradation was observed both when UV-A365nm or UV-C254nm were used, which is related to the reactive oxygen species (ROS) formed by the photocatalytic activity (photon-ROS). Neither DP nor HP were able to mineralize CBZ, demonstrating its resistance to photomediated processes. For EO, regardless of the j, there were higher CBZ degradation and mineralization than those observed when using DP and HP. The increase in the supporting electrolyte concentration (Na2SO4) did not affect the levels of degradation and mineralization of CBZ. Concerning the PEC, a CBZ mineralization of 52.2% was accomplished. These findings demonstrate that the EO is the main pathway for CBZ mineralization, suggesting an additional effect of the electro-ROS on the photon-ROS and UV-C254nm. The values of mineralization, kinetics, and half-life show that PEC UV-C254nm with a j of 15 mA cm-2 was the best setting for the degradation and mineralization of CBZ. However, when the values of specific energy consumption were considered for industrial applications, the use of EO with a j of 3 mA cm-2 and 4 g L-1 of Na2SO2 becomes more attractive. The assessment of by-products formed after this best cost-efficient treatment setting revealed the presence of aromatic and aliphatic compounds from CBZ degradation. Acute phytotoxicity results showed that the presence of sodium sulfate can be a representative factor regarding the toxicity of samples treated in electrochemical systems.


Assuntos
Poluentes Químicos da Água , Benzimidazóis , Carbamatos , Oxirredução , Fotólise , Raios Ultravioleta , Poluentes Químicos da Água/química
2.
Water Sci Technol ; 84(1): 200-215, 2021 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34280164

RESUMO

This work aims to present different electroreduction and electrocatalytic processes configurations to treat nitrate contaminated water. The parameters tested were: current density, cell potential, electrode potential, pH values, cell type and catalyst use. It was found that the nitrite ion is present in all process variations used, being the resulting nitrite concentration higher in an alkaline pH. The increase in current density on galvanostatic operation mode provides a greater reduction of nitrate (64%, 1.4 mA cm-2) if compared to the potentiostatic (20%) and constant cell potential (37%) configurations. In a dual-chamber cell the nitrate reduction with current density of 1.4 mA cm-2 was tested and obtained as a NO3- reduction of 85%. The use of single chamber cell presented 32 ± 3% of nitrate reduction, indicating that in this cell type the nitrate reduction is smaller than in dual-chamber cell (64%). The presence of a Pd catalyst with 3.1% wt. decreased the nitrite (1.0 N-mg L-1) and increased the gaseous compounds (9.4 N-mg L-1) formation. The best configuration showed that, by fixing the current density, the highest nitrate reduction is obtained and the pH presents a significant influence during the tests. The use of the catalyst decreased the nitrite and enhanced the gaseous compounds formation.


Assuntos
Nitratos , Nitritos , Cobre , Eletrodos , Óxidos de Nitrogênio
3.
Chemosphere ; 268: 128858, 2021 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33187661

RESUMO

Heterogeneous photocatalysis was used for the degradation and mineralization of erythromycin (ERY), with a consequent production of carboxylic acids. For that, a series of TiO2 and Ti1-xSnxO2 structured catalysts, namely M1 to M5, was prepared using the washcoating method, with the catalytic coatings being deposited onto stainless steel meshes. Besides, the catalytic activity of the prepared systems was compared to that of the commercial mesh (CM). The results showed that the prepared TiO2 structured catalyst (M1) presented better ERY oxidation than the CM one, what was associated to the higher catalyst load and to the anatase/rutile ratio. Considering the Sn-doped structured catalysts, for M2, M4 and M5 catalysts, lower ERY mineralization and high formation of carboxylic acids were found, when compared to the M3 catalyst. The improved M3 activity was attributed to the formation of a staggered gap (type II heterojunction), providing better charge separation. In this situation, a high generation of hydroxyl radicals is obtained, resulting on a higher ERY mineralization. By the obtained results it is possible to determine that the addition order and the type of Sn compound added in the washcoating process, affects the catalytic activity due to the formation of a solid solution and to the type of produced heterostructures. The M3 catalyst also showed high stability in long-term tests up to 44 h of reaction. The results provide insights into the development of an inexpensive structured catalyst production method and its influence in the stability of the photocatalyst, as well as in its applicability on water/wastewater treatment.


Assuntos
Eritromicina , Titânio , Catálise , Compostos de Estanho
4.
Braz J Biol ; 75(4 Suppl 2): S37-42, 2015 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26628240

RESUMO

The present study analyzed the efficiency of the photo-electro-oxidation process as a method for degradation and inactivation of adenovirus in water. The experimental design employed a solution prepared from sterile water containing 5.107 genomic copies/L (gc/L) of a standard strain of human adenovirus type 5 (HAdV-5) divided into two equal parts, one to serve as control and one treated by photo-electro-oxidation (PEO) for 3 hours and with a 5A current. Samples collected throughout the exposure process were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for viral genome identification and quantitation. Prior to gene extraction, a parallel DNAse treatment step was carried out to assess the integrity of viral particles. Integrated cell culture (ICC) analyses assessed the viability of infection in a cell culture. The tested process proved effective for viral degradation, with a 7 log10 reduction in viral load after 60 minutes of treatment. The DNAse-treated samples exhibited complete reduction of viral load after a 75 minute exposure to the process, and ICC analyses showed completely non-viable viral particles at 30 minutes of treatment.


Assuntos
Adenovírus Humanos/isolamento & purificação , Inativação de Vírus , Eliminação de Resíduos Líquidos/métodos , Purificação da Água/métodos , Técnicas Eletroquímicas , Oxirredução , Fotólise , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real
5.
Braz. j. biol ; 75(4,supl.2): 37-42, Dec. 2015. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: lil-769600

RESUMO

The present study analyzed the efficiency of the photo-electro-oxidation process as a method for degradation and inactivation of adenovirus in water. The experimental design employed a solution prepared from sterile water containing 5.107 genomic copies/L (gc/L) of a standard strain of human adenovirus type 5 (HAdV-5) divided into two equal parts, one to serve as control and one treated by photo-electro-oxidation (PEO) for 3 hours and with a 5A current. Samples collected throughout the exposure process were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for viral genome identification and quantitation. Prior to gene extraction, a parallel DNAse treatment step was carried out to assess the integrity of viral particles. Integrated cell culture (ICC) analyses assessed the viability of infection in a cell culture. The tested process proved effective for viral degradation, with a 7 log10 reduction in viral load after 60 minutes of treatment. The DNAse-treated samples exhibited complete reduction of viral load after a 75 minute exposure to the process, and ICC analyses showed completely non-viable viral particles at 30 minutes of treatment.


Resumo O presente estudo analisou a eficiência do processo de fotoeletrooxidação como metodologia para a degradação e inativação de adenovírus em água. A concepção experimental emprega uma solução preparada a partir de água estéril contendo 5,107 cópias genômicas/L (gc/L) de uma amostra padrão de adenovírus humano tipo 5 (HAdV-5), dividida em duas partes iguais, uma para servir como controle e outra tratada por fotoeletrooxidação (PEO) durante 3 horas e com uma corrente de 5A. As amostras recolhidas durante o processo de exposição foram analisadas por PCR quantitativo em tempo real (qPCR) para identificação e quantificação do genoma viral. Antes da extração de ácidos nucleicos, um passo de tratamento com DNAse paralelo foi realizado para avaliar a integridade das partículas virais. Um ensaio de qPCR integrado à cultura de células (ICC-qPCR) permitiu analisar a viabilidade de infecção em uma cultura de células. O processo mostrou-se eficaz testada para a degradação viral, com uma redução de 7 log10 da carga viral após 60 minutos de tratamento. As amostras tratadas com DNAse exibiram redução completa da carga viral após uma exposição de 75 minutos ao processo, e a análise de ICC-qPCR mostrou partículas virais completamente não-viáveis ​​em 30 minutos de tratamento.


Assuntos
Adenovírus Humanos/isolamento & purificação , Inativação de Vírus , Eliminação de Resíduos Líquidos/métodos , Purificação da Água/métodos , Técnicas Eletroquímicas , Oxirredução , Fotólise , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real
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Braz. j. biol ; 75(4)Nov. 2015.
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1468356

RESUMO

The present study analyzed the efficiency of the photo-electro-oxidation process as a method for degradation and inactivation of adenovirus in water. The experimental design employed a solution prepared from sterile water containing 5.107 genomic copies/L (gc/L) of a standard strain of human adenovirus type 5 (HAdV-5) divided into two equal parts, one to serve as control and one treated by photo-electro-oxidation (PEO) for 3 hours and with a 5A current. Samples collected throughout the exposure process were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for viral genome identification and quantitation. Prior to gene extraction, a parallel DNAse treatment step was carried out to assess the integrity of viral particles. Integrated cell culture (ICC) analyses assessed the viability of infection in a cell culture. The tested process proved effective for viral degradation, with a 7 log10 reduction in viral load after 60 minutes of treatment. The DNAse-treated samples exhibited complete reduction of viral load after a 75 minute exposure to the process, and ICC analyses showed completely non-viable viral particles at 30 minutes of treatment.


Resumo O presente estudo analisou a eficiência do processo de fotoeletrooxidação como metodologia para a degradação e inativação de adenovírus em água. A concepção experimental emprega uma solução preparada a partir de água estéril contendo 5,107 cópias genômicas/L (gc/L) de uma amostra padrão de adenovírus humano tipo 5 (HAdV-5), dividida em duas partes iguais, uma para servir como controle e outra tratada por fotoeletrooxidação (PEO) durante 3 horas e com uma corrente de 5A. As amostras recolhidas durante o processo de exposição foram analisadas por PCR quantitativo em tempo real (qPCR) para identificação e quantificação do genoma viral. Antes da extração de ácidos nucleicos, um passo de tratamento com DNAse paralelo foi realizado para avaliar a integridade das partículas virais. Um ensaio de qPCR integrado à cultura de células (ICC-qPCR) permitiu analisar a viabilidade de infecção em uma cultura de células. O processo mostrou-se eficaz testada para a degradação viral, com uma redução de 7 log10 da carga viral após 60 minutos de tratamento. As amostras tratadas com DNAse exibiram redução completa da carga viral após uma exposição de 75 minutos ao processo, e a análise de ICC-qPCR mostrou partículas virais completamente não-viáveis em 30 minutos de tratamento.

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Braz J Biol ; 75(2 Suppl): 17-24, 2015 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26270209

RESUMO

The Sinos river Basin is an industrial region with many tanneries and electroplating plants in southern Brazil. The wastewater generated by electroplating contains high loads of salts and metals that have to be treated before discharge. After conventional treatment, this study applied an advanced oxidative process to degrade organic additives in the electroplating bright nickel baths effluent. Synthetic rinsing water was submitted to physical-chemical coagulation for nickel removal. The sample was submitted to ecotoxicity tests, and the effluent was treated by photoelectrooxidation (PEO). The effects of current density and treatment time were evaluated. The concentration of total organic carbon (TOC) was 38% lower. The toxicity tests of the effluent treated using PEO revealed that the organic additives were partially degraded and the concentration that is toxic for test organisms was reduced.


Assuntos
Clorófitas/efeitos dos fármacos , Cyprinidae/metabolismo , Daphnia/efeitos dos fármacos , Eliminação de Resíduos Líquidos/métodos , Águas Residuárias/toxicidade , Poluentes Químicos da Água/toxicidade , Animais , Eletrólise , Galvanoplastia , Níquel/química , Oxirredução , Fotólise
8.
Braz J Biol ; 75(2 Suppl): 45-9, 2015 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26270212

RESUMO

The discharge of sewage and industrial effluents containing high concentrations of pollutants in water bodies increases eutrophication. Cyanobacteria, some of the organisms whose growth is promoted by high nutrient concentrations, are resistant and produce several types of toxins, known as cyanotoxins, highly harmful to human beings. Current water treatment systems for the public water supply are not efficient in degradation of toxins. Advanced oxidation processes (AOP) have been tested for the removal of cyanotoxins, and the results have been positive. This study examines the application of photoelectrooxidation in the degradation of cyanotoxins (microcystins). The performance of the oxidative processes involved was evaluated separately: Photocatalysis, Electrolysis and Photoelectrooxidation. Results showed that the electrical current and UV radiation were directly associated with toxin degradation. The PEO system is efficient in removing cyanotoxins, and the reduction rate reached 99%. The final concentration of toxin was less than 1 µg/L of microcystin in the treated solution.


Assuntos
Toxinas Bacterianas/química , Água Potável/química , Microcistinas/química , Microcystis/química , Purificação da Água/métodos , Eletrólise , Oxirredução , Fotólise
9.
Waste Manag ; 34(2): 475-82, 2014 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24332399

RESUMO

Electronic waste has been increasing proportionally with the technology. So, nowadays, it is necessary to consider the useful life, recycling, and final disposal of these equipment. Metals, such as Au, Ag, Cu, Sn and Ni can be found in the printed circuit boards (PCB). According to this, the aims of this work is to characterize the PCBs of mobile phones with aqua regia; obtaining "reference" values of leaching, to gold and silver, with cyanide and nitric acid, respectively; and study the process of leaching of these metals in alternative leaching with sodium thiosulfate and ammonium thiosulfate. The metals were characterized by digesting the sample with aqua regia for 1 and 2h at 60°C and 80°C. The leaching of Au with a commercial reagent (cyanide) and the Ag with HNO3were made. The leaching of Au and Ag with alternative reagents: Na2S2O3, and (NH4)2S2O3 in 0.1M concentration with the addition of CuSO4, NH4OH, and H2O2, was also studied. The results show that the digestion with aqua regia was efficient to characterize the metals present in the PCBs of mobile phones. However, the best method to solubilize silver was by digesting the sample with nitric acid. The leaching process using sodium thiosulfate was more efficient when an additional concentration of 0.015 and 0.030 M of the CuSO4 was added.


Assuntos
Telefone Celular , Resíduo Eletrônico/estatística & dados numéricos , Ouro/análise , Reciclagem/métodos , Eliminação de Resíduos/métodos , Prata/análise , Ouro/isolamento & purificação , Ácido Clorídrico , Ácido Nítrico , Prata/isolamento & purificação , Tiossulfatos
10.
J Hazard Mater ; 166(2-3): 670-5, 2009 Jul 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19223119

RESUMO

A study on laboratory scale to evaluate the environmental compatibility of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) is reported in this article. EAFD, a waste by-product of the steel-making process, was generated on a steel plant located in Brazil. Different leaching tests, NBR10005 (Brazilian), AFNORX31-210 (French), JST-13 (Japanese), DIN38414-S4 (German), TCLP (American), and NEN 7343 (Netherland) were conducted. These leaching procedures are batch tests and are columns conducted in a way that an equilibrium condition should be achieved. The pH of the medium showed a crucial parameter governing the release of metals from the solid phase into solution. As the pH of the medium varies with the leachant used, this determines the dissolution of the elements. Zn, Pb, Mn, Cd, and Cu presented high leachability at NBR10005 procedures (acid pH). Except Pb and Cr, the leachability of all others metals in leaching tests with alkaline pH decreases with the increase of the pH. NBR10005 classifies the EAFD as a hazardous waste due to high concentration of Pb and Cd in leachate. The column tests are presented in the following order of leaching: Pb>Cr>Zn>Mn>Cu>Cd.


Assuntos
Resíduos Industriais/análise , Metais/isolamento & purificação , Aço , Poluentes Químicos da Água/isolamento & purificação , Brasil , Poeira , Substâncias Perigosas/análise , Substâncias Perigosas/isolamento & purificação , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Resíduos Industriais/prevenção & controle , Metalurgia/métodos , Metais/análise , Projetos Piloto , Poluentes Químicos da Água/análise
11.
J Hazard Mater ; 165(1-3): 604-11, 2009 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19038494

RESUMO

The main purpose of this work was the investigation of the immobilization of chromium ion present in the ash from the incineration of chromium-tanned leather shavings (ACS) by means of vitrified ceramic bodies. To achieve the immobilization samples were initially produced adding soda-lime glass to ACS. After that, new formulations were produced with the addition of pure oxides, TiO(2) and MgO, to the soda-lime glass and ACS sample. These samples were conformed by pressing and fired in an eletrical furnace, at temperatures of 750, 800, 950 and 1000 degrees C. The ceramic bodies were evaluated with respect to their physical properties and mineralogical composition by X-ray diffraction and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) mapping. The chromium immobilization was characterized by leaching tests according to Brazilian Regulations (NBR 10005). The results confirmed the immobilization of the chromium ion within the allowed limits of Brazilian Regulations, NBR 10004 (5mg/L), with the use of glass and vitrification/densification agents such as titanium and magnesium oxides.


Assuntos
Cromo , Resíduos Industriais/prevenção & controle , Eliminação de Resíduos/métodos , Brasil , Cerâmica/química , Vidro/química , Incineração , Óxidos/química
12.
J Colloid Interface Sci ; 320(1): 52-61, 2008 Apr 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18222464

RESUMO

In this study different membranes were produced, aiming to evaluate their use in electrodialysis. These membranes were produced using conventional polymer (high-impact polystyrene) and polyaniline. The membrane characterization was done by FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetry (TGA). The studies of the zinc and proton extraction ionic transport through the membranes were evaluated using a three-compartment cell. The results obtained using the produced membranes were compared to the results obtained with the commercial membrane Nafion 450. It was found that a synthesized membrane can be used to recover zinc in acid media. In addition, a preliminary computational essay about the structures of PAni and CSA is presented.

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J Hazard Mater ; 152(3): 960-7, 2008 Apr 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17854988

RESUMO

The present study deals with the purification of spent chromium bath contaminated by trivalent chromium, iron and aluminum. The ionic transfer of Fe(III) depends on the presence of chloride ions on the pH while aluminum transfer is not affected by chromium(III) chloride. Five different commercial cation-exchange membranes were used. Nafion and PC-SK membranes showed the best results for trivalent iron and aluminum transfer.


Assuntos
Cromo/isolamento & purificação , Eletroquímica/métodos , Membranas Artificiais , Poluentes Químicos da Água/isolamento & purificação
14.
J Hazard Mater ; 137(2): 1156-64, 2006 Sep 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16704896

RESUMO

The leather tannery industry produces a significant amount of solid and hazardous wastes. Chromium-containing wastes like tanned shavings used to be incinerated in order to recover energy. The incineration process generates ashes that must be disposed of. This paper is a report on the results of the evaluation of technological properties and environmental compatibility of products made of alumina and ashes from incinerated chrome tanned shavings. The raw materials, tannery ashes and alumina were mixed together in different proportions. The ceramic bodies were molded using a hydraulic press and fired with a heating rate of 100 K/h until 1400 degrees C for 4 h in a muffle furnace. The ceramic specimens were characterized regarding physical, mechanical and thermal properties. Leaching tests, according to Brazilian, German and Dutch regulations, were performed on ceramic bodies containing different additions of ash. Results show that the ceramic materials produced are acceptable for refractory applications.


Assuntos
Óxido de Alumínio , Cromo , Conservação dos Recursos Naturais , Incineração , Cerâmica , Reutilização de Equipamento
15.
Waste Manag ; 25(1): 67-74, 2005.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15681180

RESUMO

The progress of the technology is directly related to the growth of production and consumption of electrical/electronics equipment, especially of personal computers. This type of equipment has a relatively short average lifetime, 2-3 years. The amount of defective or obsolete equipment has been increasing substantially; consequently its disposition and/or recycling should be studied. In this work, printed circuit boards, which are used in personal computers, were studied in order to recover the metals in the circuit boards through mechanical processing, such as crushing, screening, as well as magnetic and electrostatic separation. The results obtained demonstrate the feasibility of using these processes to separate metal fractions from polymers and ceramics, and that it is possible to obtain a fraction concentrated in metals containing more than 50% on average of copper, 24% of tin and 8% of lead.


Assuntos
Conservação dos Recursos Naturais , Eletrônica , Metais/isolamento & purificação , Microcomputadores , Gerenciamento de Resíduos/métodos , Cerâmica , Magnetismo , Polímeros , Eletricidade Estática
16.
Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 56(3): 169-75, mar. 1997. tab, graf
Artigo em Português | LILACS | ID: lil-189654

RESUMO

A formaçäo de fibrina em cirurgia oftalmológica é uma frequente complicaçäo e pode comprometer definitivamente o resultado visual final. Com o objetivo de avaliar a açäo do ativador do plasminogênio tecidual (TPA) na destruiçäo da fibrina, 25 mcg 0,1 ml de TPA foi injetado na câmara anterior de 50 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia oftalmológica. Significante reduçäo de fibrina foi observada em 42 pacientes (84 por cento). Em 5 pacientes (10 por cento) näo houve resposta ao TPA e 3 pacientes (6 por cento) evoluiram para hifema. Näo foi observado efeitos adversos. A pressäo ocular näo sofreu alteraçäo significativa (p=0,37). O TPA é efetivo e tem uma fácil aplicaçäo no tratamento da formaçäo de fibrina


Assuntos
Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adolescente , Criança , Câmara Anterior/cirurgia , Fibrina/efeitos adversos , Ativador de Plasminogênio Tecidual/uso terapêutico
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